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I wouldn't be surprised if there was a sinister tether between Butker and the Project 2025 clan as they plan their strategy in the game of SUBJUGATION. Did they hand pick him for the Kontroversy KickOff on the way to Normalization Square? From there, it's off to the Land of Legislation.I can hear the indignation now: "Why ... We can't limit Entity ABC's rights by forcing them to hire WOMEN for jobs their CLOSELY HELD BELIEFS prohibit!"

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That's a great question. Are some of the kooks just probes into the American psyche to soften us up for the real craziness to come post January 20th? Is it the bombing that softens the enemy up prior to the full invasion? I found it interesting that there was zero response from the right side of the ideological fence compared to the eruption of outrage from the left side.

And wouldn't Harrison Butker make a great Commander a lá The Handmaid's Tale? As I listened to him, I couldn't get that imagery out of my head. Hail, Gilead....

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May 20Liked by Jack Cluth

Butkers, and Bears, and Men, oh fuck ...

I realize that I am hopelessly old fashioned, but I've always believed that commencement addresses should be delivered by persons who do not need adult supervision to deal with the big words in a Dick & Jane story. Being lectured by a mouthy boy-with-a-beard whose only achievement is kicking an American football (and then running off the field before he gets hurt) just does not smack of a story of overcoming hardship through grit, perseverance, or (especially) intelligence or decency.

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More like overcoming hardship by having one obscure talent. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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May 20Liked by Jack Cluth

I have to wonder..is “Butker” short for Buttfu*ker?!?! Asking for all Americans who hate him…

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If you've seen his "Queer Eye" wardrobe, you could be forgiven for wondering. I'm going to let that one lie, though. ☺️

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